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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.12, 28,945.44 and 15,420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.12, 28,945.44 and 15,420.48 is: 23,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.12 : 28,945.44 = 15,420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.12/28,945.44 = 15,420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.12x = 28,945.44 × 15,420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.12x = 446,352,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,352,578.61/19,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,106.58

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